BBL 2024-25: Pitch Report for Bellerive Oval Ahead of HUR vs THU Final Match

The grand finale of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 is set to feature Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on January 27, 2025.

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— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 24, 2025

Hobart Hurricanes have had a dream run this season, finishing as table-toppers with 7 wins in 10 games. They sealed their place in the final by beating Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in the Qualifier. With just a couple of losses and one washed-out game, they’ve been the team to beat.

Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, have shown real grit in the playoffs. They beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs in the Knockout and then edged past Sydney Sixers with a tight 4-wicket win in the Challenger to make it to the final. They may have finished third in the league stage with 5 wins, but their playoff run shows they are a team to watch out for.

In their head-to-head encounters during the league stage, Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder clashed twice. While one match was abandoned due to rain, the Hurricanes emerged victorious in the other with a comfortable 6-wicket win.

How the Pitch Plays

The pitch at Bellerive Oval in Hobart starts off pretty balanced but becomes a paradise for batters as the game moves along. Early on, bowlers can get some swing and seam, but batters who settle in can make the most of the pace and bounce. With majority of the matches won by teams chasing, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.

T20 Numbers at Bellerive Oval

• Total Matches Played: 20
• Matches Won Batting First: 9
• Matches Won Bowling First: 10
• Average 1st Innings Score: 147
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 138
• Highest Total Recorded: 213/4 (AUS vs ENG)
• Lowest Total Recorded: 117/10 (PAK vs AUS)
• Highest Score Chased: 180/4 (IRE vs SCO)
• Lowest Score Defended: 117/7 (NZ-W vs AUS-W)